Item 16

Directions: The item below contains a comma splice. A comma splice occurs when two main clauses are illegally joined with a comma alone. Choose the best method for fixing the problem.

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As Irene scooped stuffing from the Thanksgiving turkey, gold glinted in the breadcrumbs, finally, the earring that she had lost early that morning reappeared.
  1. ... breadcrumbs finally ...
  2. ... breadcrumbs, finally at last ...
  3. ... breadcrumbs; finally ...